Crossword Puzzle Bats more effectively

Clue: Bats more effectively

Mores (e.g. ETHIC with 5 letters)
Hall of Famer who was 0-4 as a pitcher and who had 1 hit in 14 at-bats (LASORDA with 7 letters)
Much-awarded Moreno (RITA with 4 letters)
Some baseball bats (ASH with 3 letters)
Angels owner Moreno (ARTE with 4 letters)
Dr. Moreau's creator (HGWELLS with 7 letters)
Batsman at a wicket, say (CRICKETPLAYER with 13 letters)
Lester bats while ... (CHESTERFIELDS with 13 letters)
Bats first (LEADSOFF with 8 letters)
Port Moresby's site (PAPUA with 5 letters)